4My2Greys Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) I'm considering trying Nadir on amitriptyline for his bladder problem. I've read that it is prescribed at half the dosage it would normally be given as an anti-depressant to persons with overactive bladder, which describes Nadir's problem, as a result of Painful Bladder Disorder. It is also has been prescribed for cats and dogs to relieve bladder pain. My concern is the laundry list of adverse side effects it can have and was wondering if anyone's greyhound or other pet experienced anything negative while on it. Edited January 5, 2014 by 4My2Greys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moneypenny Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I switched my spook/ocd/anxious girl from Clomapramine to Amitriptyline when the cost of Clomapramine jumped to $800/month (a totally different rant) anyway, I didn't get the results I had with Clomapramine, and we are switching her to Prozac, however your needs are different than mine, and I didn't notice any adverse side effects, just not the results for my girl's condition. Hope that helps Quote Mom to Emmi (WM Lickety Split) & Asia (Devious Walker)Waiting at the Bridge: Shadow, Willow, Tony, Nina, Reggie, Sunny, Webb, Rosie, Rowdy, Ivy, Smoke & Raina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 Thanks Moneypenny, it does. Anyone else with any experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndmommy03 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 This is probably no help at all, but DS takes 5mg a day to help with abdominal migraines. Has been a miracle for him and no side effects. He's a 120 lb teenager. Good luck! Quote <p>Kim and the hound - RumorMissing my angels Marlow, Silver, Holly and Lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) This is probably no help at all, but DS takes 5mg a day to help with abdominal migraines. Has been a miracle for him and no side effects. He's a 120 lb teenager. Good luck!That helps very much as it sounds like he is taking it for the pain relief aspect, which is what Nadir would be taking it. My mother was telling me recently about an acquaintance of her's that had been suffering with such horrible abdominal pains that he was at the point of considering suicide. He had gone so far as having exploratory surgery and no explanation could be found for his pain until he went to see a specialist in Birmingham that deals in undiagnosed cases. He was told that there wasn't a problem with his stomach, which is why nothing was found during surgery, but with the nerves going to the stomach. He was prescribed amitriptyline and within 5 days he said the pain was gone. Which then got me thinking could the same thing be going on with Nadir's bladder, which on tests and ultrasound appears as normal. I then did a search and found that it has been prescribed for people that suffer from Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Disorder. Edited to add: Do you split the 10mg tablet, which is the smallest my vet was able to find, or do you have it compounded in the 5mg dose? Edited January 5, 2014 by 4My2Greys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 On phone so can't respond fully now, but short answer is Violet has taken it on and off and we've never had issues. Early on, she was taking 100 mg 2x/day but her current dose is 25 mg twice daily. I def notice improvement behaviorally and no noticeable side effects. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndmommy03 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) We've been able to get the 5mg pill at CVS. Edited January 5, 2014 by Houndmommy03 Quote <p>Kim and the hound - RumorMissing my angels Marlow, Silver, Holly and Lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 No experience here but I'm off to do some more reading on the subject of abdominal migraines and painful bladder syndrome. Very interesting stuff. I hope it will help Nadir! Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Mandy took it for years. The primary reason was to help with her SA and general anxiety, but it did help some with pain. She never had any bad reactions to it. I worried because we started her on Clomicalm, but she didn't do well with that. When we moved to Amitriptyline, I watched her carefully for any side effects, and didn't see any. Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndmommy03 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I just checked my DS's amitriptyline and he takes 10mg, not 5mg. Sorry for the misinformation. Quote <p>Kim and the hound - RumorMissing my angels Marlow, Silver, Holly and Lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmswartzfager Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Wren started it a few weeks ago for what looks to be a mineralized disk between two vertebrae in her shoulder region (on top of the other pain medications she's taking). No apparent side effects, and she seems to be more comfortable - she even ran briefly in the snow yesterday. Quote Deanna with galgo Willow, greyhound Finn, and DH BrianRemembering Marcus (11/16/93 - 11/16/05), Tyler (2/3/01 - 11/6/06), Frazzle (7/2/94 - 7/23/07), Carrie (5/8/96 - 2/24/09), Blitz (3/28/97 - 6/10/11), Symbra (12/30/02 - 7/16/13), Scarlett (10/10/02 - 08/31/13), Wren (5/25/01 - 5/19/14), Rooster (3/7/07 - 8/28/18), Q (2008 - 8/31/19), and Momma Mia (2002 - 12/9/19). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 At this point in Nadir's treatment, I would try it. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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